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Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Some 2.1 million vehicles are on our roads today, which represents an increase of 700,000 since 2000. That signifies a major transformation in the economy in the past 25 years. Thousands of people are not emigrating every week as was the case in the past.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We must be consistent here.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The last mandate the Irish people gave to Fine Gael was 25 years ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We are talking about 1,000 people a week in the past ten years.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: In the past ten years.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: In the past ten years, there have been 700,000 extra vehicles because there are 1 million more people in the country. That is a marvellous achievement of this Government but we must address the difficulties this brings.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Some 80 lives have been spared in the past 12 months.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: This year's death toll stands at approximately 290 people while two years ago it was 400. Please God, there will be an excess of 80 lives saved this year. Regarding the Government's announcements on road safety last week, I was disappointed the proposal regarding the use of black boxes, made by the former Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business, which I chaired, was not...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Leyden called for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to attend a debate on the legal profession and the proposal for a legal services commission and putting in place new procedures. As I said last week, solicitors, in the main, have been trusted by families for generations. We do not want to see anything happening to that trust. I hope in the coming weeks we can...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I shall see what I can do in this regard and report back to the House in the morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Many Senators asked for a debate on child care. I know this is a very important and pressing issue. I shall endeavour to have the Minister of State with responsibility for children, Deputy Brendan Smith, address the Seanad within the next two weeks in this regard. I listened to him tentatively this morning on "Morning Ireland" and he made an excellent contribution during his interview.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to conclude no later than 2.30 p.m. if not previously concluded, with business to be interrupted from 2.30 p.m. to 3.15 p.m; No. 2, statements on developments in the housing market, to be taken from 3.15 p.m. and to conclude no later that 4.45 p.m, if not...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I was pleased with the massive response to the debate on suicide prevention that took place in the House yesterday. However, many speakers did not have time to make their contributions and I will revisit the issue and allocate time for it to be discussed again before the Christmas recess. I thank the Senators for their considered and meaningful contributions, which I am sure will be helpful...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——provided Senators keep their contributions to one and a quarter minutes? This is one of the two Houses of the Oireachtas and we are all proud to be Members of it. The level of our debate is worthy of being broadcast on television. Senator Doherty spoke about student fees. I will see what I can do in that regard. As the Senator will be aware, we have a big advantage in the South of...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Students in the Twenty-Six Counties have a considerable advantage but those in County Donegal who used to attend colleges in the North of Ireland may be at a relative disadvantage. We have to be consistent in these matters. I can allow time to debate the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I can accede to the request to invite the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to discuss immigration, and for the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Hoctor, to attend to discuss ageism. I will also attempt to meet Senator Norris's request for a debate on Cuba. Senator Ó Domhnaill wants the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Ireland does not end one mile outside Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I understood that Senator Buttimer was referring in particular to rural Ireland. I am pleased to inform the House that a debate will be arranged as a matter of urgency. The Senator also called for debates on aviation policy and incineration.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007 — Second Stage, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and on which Senators may share time.